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Understanding Physical Sequential Datasets

Oftentimes it is sufficient to analyze I/O performance without needing to understand the datasets. The SMF 42 records are useful to obtain a deeper understanding of the datasets and the applications that are using the storage.

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Lessons on Optimizing Processor Cache From z15 Upgrade Case Studies | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Since it is likely that one-third to more than half of your total CPU cycles are spent waiting for data and instructions to be staged into level 1 processor cache, it is critical to understand and have visibility into this significant component of your CPU consumption.

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Storage Capacity Planning 101

This webinar covers best practices for capacity planning for SAN storage & fabric with a focus on resource capacity and space capacity of storage arrays and fabric.

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Boost the Value You Derive from CICS and Db2 SMF Data through a Modernized Approach | IntelliMagic zAcademy

This session will present the benefits of modernizing how you understand and leverage SMF data for CICS and Db2 Performance analysis.

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IntelliMagic Vision Derives New Insights from MQ Accounting Data

May 4, 2020 | IntelliMagic Vision provides capabilities to enable effective analysis of MQ Accounting Data. With IntelliMagic Vision it may be more feasible and beneficial to generate MQ Accounting data than you previously thought.

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Reining in HSM at the Storage Ranch | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Learn best practices and recommendations to help you rein in and optimize your HSM demand.

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“What Am I Waiting For” - A Basic Performance Session For Anyone | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Learn the basic principles in z/OS performance that forces us to wait, whether the "thing" is a DDF transaction or a line at the store.

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Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT) Filtering Capabilities & Benefits

The goal of analyzing Sub-Capacity Reporting Tool (SCRT) usage is to ultimately manage and reduce your MSU usage, and thus MLC costs.

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Avoid MLC Charges on Unintended Usage Data Using SMF 89 Records

The SMF 89 record type stores the CPU of each registered Sub-Capacity product over time. This is useful for avoiding MLC charges on unintended usage and much more.

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Getting to Know Your WebSphere for z/OS Workload

There are many areas of WebSphere that can leave even a seasoned z/OS performance specialist scratching their head. The SMF 120-9 records give us a great way to measure and understand our WebSphere workloads like never before.

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SAN Fabric 102: Emerging Technologies, Performance Analysis, and Common Issues

The purpose of this webinar is to provide insight into emerging technologies, performance analysis and common issues related to a storage network.

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Imagine How Much You Can Learn from SMF Data | IntelliMagic zAcademy

Gain a vision for how rapidly you could leverage easy visibility into RMF and SMF data to expand your understanding of how the z/OS ecosystem operates.

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